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Another trifecta on the Solon Road grand prix: Bentleyville Police Blotter
Speeding (21 mph or more over the posted limit): Solon Road. Three drivers faced mandatory appearances in Bedford Municipal Court after being stopped going 21 mph or more over the posted speed limit -- in one case, more than twice that along Solon Road. -- An Aurora man, 19, was...
Person suffers life-threatening injuries after buggy crash on State Route 88
GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio — A person suffered life-threatening injuries following a crash involving a buggy that took place on State Route 88 on Saturday afternoon. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Patrol’s Ravenna Dispatch Center was advised at 3:57 p.m. of a serious crash that took place near the address of 16066 McCall Rd. on State Route 88 involving a horse-drawn buggy and a GMC SUV. Troopers from the Patrol’s Chardon Post responded to the scene.
Woman who took ‘a whole lot’ of something found rolling around in back yard: Seven Hills Police Blotter
On June 26, police were dispatched to Wynde Tree Drive regarding a screaming woman rolling around in her back yard. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Girlfriend Killer Who Tossed Body in School Dumpster Caught After Daughter Found 'Bone Fragments': Police
A 58-year-old man in Ohio is facing numerous felonies after he allegedly killed his live-in girlfriend and stored her in a garbage can for more than a month before throwing her body in an elementary school dumpster.
Inmate dies at Cuyahoga County jail
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- An inmate died Friday evening at the Cuyahoga County Jail, a county spokesperson said. At around 6:30 p.m., jail staff responded to a medical emergency for a 38-year-old man, who was found unresponsive in his bunk, county spokeswoman Jennifer Ciaccia said. Medical staff administered aid to the inmate, but he was pronounced dead.
11-year-old Canton girl previously injured in house fire dies in Akron hospital
CANTON ‒ An 11-year-old girl injured in a house fire last week has died. The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the girl, identified as Harmony Fowler, died Saturday at Akron Children's Hospital. ...
Cyber outage: Everything to know about Northeast Ohio impacts: Cities, airports, travel
A global cyber outage halted air travel worldwide Friday morning and some airlines are now offering vouchers and waivers to frustrated travelers. Be sure to check your flight status before heading to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. 19 News crews are on the scene at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport were flights...
7-year-old dies after hit by car in Akron
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 7-year-old died earlier this week after he was hit by a car last Thursday, July 11. Police say the boy was crossing the street near Dahlgren Drive and Rosemary Boulevard just before 6 p.m. when he was hit by the vehicle. Police say the child...
Man wrongfully convicted of murder sues Cleveland, Cuyahoga County
A man who spent 20 years in prison for a murder he did not commit is suing the city of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. On Thursday, Michael Buehner was flanked by his attorneys Sara Gelsomino and Elizabeth Bonham during a press conference announcing the lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in Cleveland.
Neighbor reacts after driver flees from high-speed crash in front of Shaker Heights Police Department
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - A driver fled the scene early Saturday morning after he crashed into a power pole in front of Shaker Heights Police Department. According to a Facebook post from the City of Shaker Heights Government, the crash caused an immediate power outage in the area. The...
Police departments in Northeast Ohio taking new approach in dealing with mental health cases
AKRON, Ohio — Authorities said the woman who was shot and killed by the Medina County Sheriff on Wednesday had extensive mental health issues. Police said 37-year-old Victoria Carter was carrying a replica gun and a knife when she charged at Sheriff Terry Grice and Deputy Doug Clinage outside of the Medina County Sheriff's Office.
Retired Akron PD detective, K-9 handler named safety director for Akron Public Schools
Akron Public Schools has a new director of safety and security — but he's hardly a new face in Akron. Detective Alan Jones retired last month after a 33-year career with the Akron Police Department, including over a decade as a K-9 officer, the first Black person in that role in the department. He has worked in Akron's schools for years as a police liaison, providing security for events and occasionally filling in as a school resource officer. He's even helped coach a bit of football at his alma mater, Buchtel Community Learning Center.
Community cop patrols among the people
Patrolman Cristopher Collise of the Independence Police Department is returning to the roots of policing by interacting directly with residents in his new role as “Community Cop.”. Collise began the new position June 17 following ongoing discussions with Police Chief Robert Butler. The role came about after Collise, who...
Cuyahoga Heights class of 2018 seeks donations for memorial stone for slain Euclid police Officer Jacob Derbin
CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio -- A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by the Cuyahoga Heights class of 2018 to honor their classmate, Jacob Derbin, a Euclid police officer who died in the line of duty May 11. Donations will be used to fund a memorial stone at Cuyahoga Heights High School,...
Critical City of Akron systems, Akron police unaffected by flawed CrowdStrike software update
A faulty cybersecurity software update affected some non-critical City of Akron services, according to a press release from Mayor Shammas Malik’s office. Scores of other companies worldwide were affected by the outage caused by the CrowdStrike software update, including airlines, banks and health care companies. City services or departments...
Member of 'Superior Boys' gang sentenced to prison for killing man, taking part in crime spree spanning 2 months in Cuyahoga County
CLEVELAND — The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office has announced that Roderick Coleman has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the death of a 33-year-old man as well as in 13 aggravated robberies in several communities over a two-month span. The 22-year-old Coleman, a member...
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